Insight Guides: Rome City Guide (Insight City Guides) - Softcover

Dreghorn, Catherine

9789812820808: Insight Guides: Rome City Guide (Insight City Guides)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9812820809 ISBN 13: 9789812820808

Publisher: Insight, 2011

Paperback. Pub Date: 2011-3-1 Pages: 351 Publisher: Insight Guides This brand new edition provides a comprehensive and highlyvisual introduction to Rome; over 600 superb photographs capturethe history. local people and variety of everyday life in one ofItalys most magical cities . The Places section provides adetailed. district-by-district exploration of all the places tovisit and principal sites along the way are clearlycross-referenced by number to the full-colour maps found throughoutthe guide. Expanded and updated restaurant listings feature thebest eateries to suit all budgets within each area. providing theaddress. phone number. opening times and price range. followed by auseful review. The Top Sights section covers everything yousimply cant afford to miss. from the iconic monuments of AncientRome to the vibrant squares of Campo de Fiori. A brand newEditors Choice sect...

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A highly visual guide to Rome, the capital of Italy and one of the most exhilarating cities in the world. This wonderful guide provides fascinating historical and cultural background, as well as practical information and reliable recommendations for attractions, hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops.

This books covers the 13 neighborhoods of the city that visitors will want to see, including Ostia, Tivoli, the Castelli Romani, and Etruscan towns. A detailed history section covers the founding of this great city, through ancient Rome, Italian Unification, and the rise of Berlusconi. Essays on architecture, food, drink, and shopping provide interesting background information. Full-color photos and maps are at your fingertips, to help your adventure run smoothly.

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